Sports Hall of Shame

Recent MLB suspensions are just the latest chapter in the long sad history of sports outcasts.

By Compiled by Joe Alexander

on July 24, 2013 2:13 PM

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Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is one of more than a dozen players under investigation for ties to Biogenesis. In addition to the drug investigation, a series of injuries are keeping the star's participation in Major League Baseball in question.

Rodriguez is the latest of a long line of athletes to attract shame as well as fame. less

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is one of more than a dozen players under investigation for ties to Biogenesis. In addition to the drug investigation, a series of injuries are keeping the star's ... more

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Sports scandals go back more than a century. Joseph "Shoeless Joe" Jackson is shown in action during his heyday in an undated photo. He was one of the key figures in the infamous "Black Sox" scandal, which rocked baseball and caused the introduction of a baseball commissioner. He ended his 14 seasons in the majors with a lifetime batting average of .356 and was an outfielder. He played in the majors from 1908 to 1920. less

Sports scandals go back more than a century. Joseph "Shoeless Joe" Jackson is shown in action during his heyday in an undated photo. He was one of the key figures in the infamous "Black Sox" scandal, which ... more

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The Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season and admitted he "made mistakes" in violating Major League Baseball's drug policies.

The Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the rest of the 2013 season and admitted he "made mistakes" in violating Major League Baseball's drug policies.

Three of the Major League Baseball players who might never get to the Hall of Fame due to reports of using performance enhancing drugs: Former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds (left), former Astros and Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens (center) and former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa.

Three of the Major League Baseball players who might never get to the Hall of Fame due to reports of using performance enhancing drugs: Former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds (left), former Astros and

Lenny Dykstra, another former New York Mets star (shown playing for the Phillies in 1990), also had troubles after his playing career. He was indicted for bankruptcy fraud, drug possession and grand theft auto. In 2012, he was sentenced to three years in prison. less

Lenny Dykstra, another former New York Mets star (shown playing for the Phillies in 1990), also had troubles after his playing career. He was indicted for bankruptcy fraud, drug possession and grand theft auto. ... more

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Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson saw his football career cut short because of drug addiction. He turned his life around to become a motivational speaker and an activist in East Austin. less

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson saw his football career cut short because of drug addiction. He turned his life around to become a motivational speaker and an activist in East ... more

Gold medalist Ben Johnson of Canada during the Seoul Olympic Games. Johnson was stripped of his medal and disqualified for taking drugs by the International Olympic Committee. He was the seventh athlete and third gold medalist to test positive at the Seoul Games. less

Gold medalist Ben Johnson of Canada during the Seoul Olympic Games. Johnson was stripped of his medal and disqualified for taking drugs by the International Olympic Committee. He was the seventh athlete and ... more

Marion Jones of the United States (center), celebrating her victory in the 100 meters in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, had gold medals stripped because of doping.

Marion Jones of the United States (center), celebrating her victory in the 100 meters in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, had gold medals stripped because of doping.

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U.S. Figure Skater Tonya Harding is surrounded by reporters and photographers after being questioned by the FBI and the district attorney in Portland, Oregon. The U.S. Figure Skating Association stripped Harding of her 1994 national championship and banned her for life on June 30, 1994, because of the attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan. less

U.S. Figure Skater Tonya Harding is surrounded by reporters and photographers after being questioned by the FBI and the district attorney in Portland, Oregon. The U.S. Figure Skating Association stripped ... more